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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.28, 1,305.48 and 506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.28, 1,305.48 and 506.52 is: 758.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.28 : 1,305.48 = 506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.28/1,305.48 = 506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.28x = 1,305.48 × 506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.28x = 661,251.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,251.73/872.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.07

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